Rape. Messages from Norwegian princes included in investigation

Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has been charged with 32 crimes, including four rapes, Norway's Attorney General Sturla Henriksbo announced this week at a press conference.

According to the prosecutor, no member of the royal family was questioned by the authorities, however, he confirmed that the messages exchanged between Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway with witnesses or alleged victims were included in the investigation carried out by the authorities.

"To the extent that there are messages between individuals and relatives of the accused relating to the case, they will have been included in the investigation material," the prosecutor noted.

The son of Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Hoiby, has been charged with 32 crimes, including four rapes, and could face up to 10 years in prison, Norway's attorney general announced today.

Lusa | 2:50 PM - August 18, 2025

Crown Prince Haakon, Marius's stepfather, reacts to the accusations

This Tuesday, August 19, Prince Haakon was the first member of the royal family to speak out about the 32 crimes of which Marius was accused, before an engagement in Trondheim (where he avoided journalists' questions about the controversial case).

In a statement issued by the Norwegian Royal House, the prince noted that this time "has been challenging and difficult for everyone. " "The charges have been clarified. It is now up to the court to decide. For our part, we will continue to fulfill our obligations," he added.

Marius Borg Hoiby is charged with 32 crimes (four are rapes)

Marius, the son of a previous marriage to Princess Matte-Marit, could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison , given the accusations he has faced.

In addition to the four violations, Marius Borg Hoiby is accused of mistreatment in intimate relationships, acts of violence, violation of freedom and filming and recording videos without consent.

The four violations Hoiby is accused of occurred in 2018, 2023 and 2024, with the last one being committed after the police investigation began.

The princess's eldest son, 28, is specifically suspected of "one rape with penetration" and "two rapes without penetration," police said.

According to Norwegian law, the concept of rape also covers sexual acts without penetration, committed when the victim is unable to resist.

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